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How a comedian’s cruel jokes about a Québec teen triggered a national free speech battle

Although controversial comedians give audiences endless fodder for discussion and debate, “never punch down” is the golden rule for humour for many Canadians. So when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2021 on a Québécois comedian’s jokes about singer Jérémy Gabriel, its judges challenged Canadians to consider what comedy…

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PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

MONTREAL, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 18, 2026 – Sydney, AustraliaHighlightsPMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site…

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Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

MONTREAL, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HighlightsConcept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified…

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‘She should have seen it coming’: How radicalization policies put the burden on Muslim mothers

For several years now, the radicalization of young people has been making headlines. This phenomenon can be linked to the far-right movement, as we saw on May 30 in Shawinigan during a demonstration calling for a “White Québec,” or revolve around other forms of radicalism, including Islamist movements.

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PMET Commences 2026 Summer-Fall Drill Campaign at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property

MONTREAL, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- May 21, 2026 – Sydney, Australia HIGHLIGHTSMajor 2026 summer-fall exploration campaign underway at the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property in Québec, Canada, comprising approximately 45,000 m of drilling.The Shaakichiuwaanaan Camp has successfully reopened ahead of schedule, with critical restart activities now completed and exploration teams progressively remobilizing…

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Women’s experiences are forgotten in research on childbirth and breastfeeding

In the field of reproductive medicine, there is high awareness of the quality of breast milk, neonatal indicators and risk profiles. But 20 per cent of women in the province of Québec describe coercive pressure, non-consensual acts or pain ignored while breastfeeding or childbirth.

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Study finds spike in anti-Québec comments following Air Canada CEO’s language scandal

Language issues in Canada regularly spark controversy and fuel polarizing debates, which can then be echoed and amplified in the media and by citizens.

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Proposed high-speed rail will not make a big dent in Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions

In February 2025, the Canadian government announced Alto, a high-speed rail line that will eventually connect Toronto to Québec City. In November, the government said it would introduce new legislation to speed up the project.

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Counting immigrants or listening to people? The power of life stories

Immigration debates that are making headlines across Canada and internationally frequently address the subject through statistics.

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Legal categories for animals still divide — and limit — animal rights

The relationships human societies have with animals aren’t fixed, but vary according to era, culture, territory and customs.

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What a gaping hole on a bridge reveals about aging infrastructure in Canada

When a large hole recently opened up in the deck of a bridge in Châteauguay, Québec, many people were understandably alarmed. Some residents even expressed hesitation about using the bridge after seeing images of exposed reinforcing steel and damaged concrete, and some told local media they were reluctant to cross…

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Premier Tech to sponsor 2026 Montréal Road World Championships with a women's GP Québec and Montréal the next goal for Canadian cycling

Québec-based company invests in cycling again after major European team sponsorships

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I used AI chatbots as a source of news for a month, and they were unreliable and erroneous

It was cute. But it was still a lie. Gemini invented a news outlet that doesn’t exist and named it fake-example.ca (or exemplefictif.ca, in French).

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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues

In the summer of 2025, the federal government quietly pulled national strike and lockout data from public view. The move followed a complaint from the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), the second-largest trade union federation in Québec.

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Why Mark Carney’s pipeline deal with Alberta puts the Canadian federation in jeopardy

The recently struck memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy that risks deepening already deep divides in Canadian politics.

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Aging bridges are crumbling. Here’s how new technologies can help detect danger earlier

New signs of deterioration recently discovered on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge in Montréal have spurred the Québec government to reinforce beams and install shoring just to keep the structure open.

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Reality check: The Supreme Court actually did the right thing in its child pornography ruling

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Attorney General of Québec v. Senneville struck down one-year mandatory minimum sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography. Immediately, politicians and commentators denounced the ruling.

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Federal budget: Mr. Prime Minister, child care is infrastructure too

Why is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget pressing the pause button on early learning and child care?

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How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights — they’re also looking for new flavours that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting.

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How to adapt our pension schemes to longer life expectancy

Canada’s aging population, combined with increased life expectancy, pose a real challenge for our pension plans. Current and future retirees risk seeing some of their sources of income decline or, at best, stagnate.

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Canada’s rising poverty and food insecurity have deep structural origins

With one-quarter of Canadians struggling to put food on the table, Canada has recently received a D grade from Food Banks Canada for its performance in meeting the country’s food security needs.

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'He's the soul of the team' - Julian Alaphilippe overcomes illness after Québec win, now motivated to lead France in elite men's road race at Kigali Worlds

Young talents Paul Seixas and Valentin Paret-Peintre offer 'generational transition' alongside veterans, according to French national team coach Thomas Voeckler

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'I think all the riders are a little scared of what could happen' - Tadej Pogačar voices concern as pro-Palestine protests spread from the Vuelta to Canada

Israel-Premier Tech to race the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal as IPT in monogram-branded kit

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Québec’s school cellphone ban won’t solve the challenges of family tech use

This back-to-school season, students across Québec are adjusting to a significant policy change: cellphones are now fully banned in elementary and secondary schools. This conversation, though contentious, is not new, nor is it unique to Québec.

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Declawing cats causes them lifelong pain. It’s time to ban the practice

Because there is a lack of rigorous long-term studies on declawing cats, the consequences of this practice have been long underestimated. Yet research we conducted in Québec shows that declawing causes irreversible nerve damage and chronic suffering. This mutilation must be banned, everywhere and forever.

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